Monday, April 11, 2011

I've A Feeling We're Not In Kansas anymore...


"I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..."  I whispered as I waited for our ticket confirmation.

unique picture on hotel wall


The Grand where The Jason Bishop Show was being performed was majestic.  Well, actually his show was in the Baby Grand right next door.  But first we had to go to the box office at the Grand to get the tickets that Jason had put back for us.

Someone once told me that this world would be a pretty boring place if everyone were the same.  What a profound statement.  This town proved to be very entertaining.  And I'm not just talking about the show...  LOL>


Pinocchio, the ballet was playing at the Grand.  Above> Arguments about which line to get into eventually provoked a hissy fit with the female of the couple as she stomped out of the box office and into the busy and strange streets of Wilmington. 


Above, far left you will see a ticket scalper.  "I don't understand why people look at me like I'm strange..." she said to me.  "I'm just trying to get rid of these tickets since my daughter can't come to the play..."  
Sure she can't come....  


People talking to themselves and even arguing with themselves.  Some pedestrians were having a real hard time walking straight and I could've swore the one guy was going to meander right into a light pole!  Whew.  Close call.
I didn't notice the attire of the fellow above  until he turned the corner.  He was in front of us and screaming at someone about
 stuffing a foot up their *^&*@*!
The parking was free, however a sign said that we should park at our own risk. 
 Okay...  
Everything in the trunk!!


The Jason Bishop Show was great, though.  And he asked us to stick around after he signed autographs so we could talk and get hugs and pictures.


Dear Diary,

Suitcases. Vacation. More hugs than usual. I knew it could only mean one thing.  I'd be spending the night alone.  No wonder I got the dysentery.  My nerves are shot. 

But then, Lindsey and Rissie stopped by to 
take me outside and to feed me. They came by again... and again... 
I guess I'll be okay.  Gracie.



Saturday, April 9, 2011

Magic



Spring is in the air.


Gracie smells it.

And here I am...  on my way to Delaware...


 Jason Bishop is a well known magician who is performing in Wilmington, Delaware at the Grand today.  GP's mom once provided years of foster care for him and now he has saved us some tickets to his show :)


Travel was not good.  Plenty of rain, slowed traffic and yes... we got lost briefly.  


Yahoo maps wasn't enough.  I had to fire up my navigator on my Android to get us back on the right track.

As far as hotels go> I gave Trip Advisor one more chance.  This Holiday Inn Express was rated right there on top as far as the reviews go.  


My faith in Trip Advisor has been restored.  A sparkling  hotel that smells clean and the Internet even works.


Last night I decided to take my turn (Scrabble) with the game my sister and I are playing (her on her IPhone, me on my ITouch IPod).  


Sorry.  But I need to brag.  I got 95 points > my word-Crayons.  She's a school teacher so it always does my heart good to beat her in Scrabble.  Of course the game's not over yet...  so I should stop gloating I suppose.

Well, gotta get ready for the Magic Show this afternoon.  I hope everyone is having a beautiful Saturday.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Animal Abusers



This little guy has come a long way since Sunday when he was rescued after a long week of running scared in the woods with his snout duct taped shut....
You can see the black tape on his mouth above.  This is how he was found, on somebody's porch.  The girl immediately called 911 and had the rescue team come.




 Ducky has become quite famous.  There are over 3,000 likes on his facebook page. 

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-Love-Ducky/177877658926387

Ducky's case has brought an awareness for the rescued animals in our area.  More people are adopting, giving of their time, and donating $$ than ever before.  Everything happens for a reason.  This poor dog's suffering has been turned into something good.  

And people are trying to get laws changed for stiffer penalties for animal abusers.  


People like Ducky's abusers should pay
 for their evil deeds.





"Why?"